COUNTRY PROFILE: Knowing countries in Africa

SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE

GEOGRAPHY & HISTORY

Sao Tome and Principe is an island located in central Africa in the Gulf of Guinea. It consists of two archipelagos of the two islands, Sao Tome and Principe. The country was colonized by the Portuguese in the 16century. On 12th July 1975, Sao Tome and Principe gained independence and is considered among the most peaceful and democratic countries in Africa.

GOVERNMENT

The current President – President Manuel Pinto DA Costa
Prime Minister- Patrice Emery Trovoada
Presidents are elected for a 5 year term and are eligible to go for a second term.

FLAG

Just like most nation Sao Tome and Principe has a great history and meaning for their flag.

Red stands for their struggle to attain independence

Green represents their vegetation

Yellow represents their cocoa which contributes greatly to their economy.

The two black stars represent the two islands.

POPULATION/PEOPLE

Nationality-Sao Tomean

Population-194,006 –July 2015 estimates